Once the mourning period for the late emperor is over, she will be able to conceive smoothly and will no longer have to envy Consort Shu's good fortune.
"Sister, you are young, you definitely have a better chance than Consort Shu."
Jin Xiangling glanced at Huang Wanyu out of the corner of her eye, thinking to herself that although this person didn't look very smart, her family members were quite capable.
Why
If it weren't for the need to gather more people to fight against her, Jin Xiangling really disliked contact with Huang Wanyu. She acted like a resentful woman confined to her chambers all day long, making people think she was the legitimate wife. It was incredibly annoying.
Huang Wanyu wanted to nod but held back, and said dejectedly, "What's the use of being young? The Emperor likes Consort Shu, what chance do others have?"
Moreover, when she first started serving the Emperor, she thought that her outstanding beauty would prevent her from losing favor, but the Emperor gave her a real lesson.
What good is beauty if she doesn't want to come? This leaves Huang Wanyu, who is left alone in her empty room, helpless.
From this point on, Huang Wanyu embarked on a path of no return. Whether it was joining forces with Su Jingtong or contacting Jin Xiangling, it all deviated from her plan. But Huang Wanyu had no choice. Once she got on the pirate ship, did she think these people were pushovers?
Jin Xiangling frowned. "Sister is too pessimistic. As long as you have the will, there is nothing you can't do."
Besides, my elder sister is beautiful, and the fact that the Emperor bestowed upon her the rank of Noble Lady Yi is the best proof of that.”
Jin Xiangling spoke sincerely, but in reality, her words were only half true and half false.
Huang Wanyu was indeed beautiful, but the rank of Noble Lady Yi was not something she could obtain solely based on her beauty; her family background also played a role.
Hongli was lustful, but he was not only lustful; he also had the cunning of an emperor.
It can only be said that Chen Yuwei had the right timing, location, and people; otherwise, things wouldn't have gone so smoothly for her.
Unfortunately, the concubines in the harem rarely thought that far ahead; they all believed that as long as they worked hard, they could become the next Chen Yuwei.
If Chen Yuwei were truly capable, why would the Empress have been so panicked before? Ultimately, things are different.
After listening to Jin Xiangling's words and thinking about it carefully, Huang Wanyu realized that it was indeed true.
Her face flushed slightly. "Sister, please be careful what you say. Today is the third-day celebration for Consort Shu's two princesses. Let's take our seats."
Jin Xiangling smiled and said, "That's right, thank you for reminding me, sister."
Seeing Huang Wanyu walking shyly ahead of her, Jin Xiangling's expression instantly changed, her eyes turning cold.
Fortunately, it changed and disappeared quickly, without attracting the attention of anyone around.
"Winter is cold, the auspicious time has arrived, let's begin."
Fucha Jinyi waved her hand, and Dong Han spoke. The wet nurses who had been hiding in the side hall with their babies in their arms came out.
The wives, who had been prepared, took the swaddling clothes and gently touched the baby's head with warm water.
Unfortunately, it's too cold outside. Taking off all your clothes and getting them wet at this time of year makes it very easy to catch a cold, so I have to keep the process simple.
"Wah wah wah"
The children's cries brought laughter to those around them. After the third-day bath was completed and everyone said auspicious words, the two children were carried back to the side hall.
Did you think it was over?
When Hongli appeared, a bright yellow imperial edict caused everyone except the Empress to change their expressions drastically.
What did they hear?
The Emperor actually wanted to promote Consort Shu to Noble Consort Shu.
Has the Emperor gone mad? Consort Shu is already a concubine, and now he wants to promote her even further.
Everyone felt annoyed, but Hongli insisted on giving it to them. Wu Shulai had already produced the imperial edict, so what could they do?
Hongli's final meddling really ruined everyone's meal.
When they returned from Yikun Palace, several people with bad tempers started gossiping about it.
However, Chen Yuwei, who was resting at home during her postpartum period, was extremely excited because she had really been promoted!
"Has His Majesty said when the investiture ceremony will be held?"
Xia He nodded and then shook her head, "They said they would be conferred titles along with the Empress and the others."
Because of the mourning period in the imperial harem, many things can only be postponed.
Chen Yuwei nodded and said, "Then it may take some time," at least for the next two years.
A smile appeared on her lips, "But I'm in a good mood today, so I'll take the reward money and give it to everyone in Yikun Palace."
Consort Shu, what a fine title.
Although in addition to Consort Shu, the two daughters also had the names Hezhuo and Fuling'a, with the imperial edict of investiture in place, who cared about the two names that Hongli had chosen? It wasn't like he was giving titles to the two princesses, so it was completely unimportant.
The atmosphere in Yikun Palace was harmonious and joyful, but the other concubines who had returned to their respective palaces were in even worse shape.
Su Jingtong had been holding back her temper, but when the others returned to the main hall, she couldn't help but slap the table, "I and Chen entered the palace together back then, but I only became a concubine, while she was promoted again and again to the rank of Imperial Concubine."
On what grounds?!
Su Jingtong felt a twisted feeling in her heart. She wasn't much worse than Chen Yuwei, so why did the Emperor like Chen Yuwei so much?
It was like this when he was a prince, and it's still like this now that he's in the palace.
Hongzhuang's heart skipped a beat when she heard her master's furious outburst.
No one would have guessed that the seemingly gentle and docile master had such a face behind the scenes.
However, she had been serving her master in the prince's residence and was already used to it.
"Your Majesty, His Majesty may be thinking of the imperial heir."
In the imperial harem, the promotion of concubines depended not only on their family background and the emperor's favor, but also on the number of children they had.
The reason why their master was able to be granted the title of Consort Chun was because of the Sixth Prince Yongzhang.
Otherwise, one can only refer to Consort Yi and Consort Jin, or even a few lower-ranking Consorts.
Hongzhuang felt that her master was already quite good; one can't always be greedy, or it would be exhausting.
"No matter what the Emperor's reason was, Lady Chen became the Noble Consort Shu."
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